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The Level 1 Certificate prepares students for entry-level clerical positions where keyboarding and basic office skills are the primary functions.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will be prepared to enter into entry level administrative assistant and general office jobs.
- Students will be employed or seeking employment in the field for a related field.
- Students will demonstrate job readiness skills.
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Required Courses
Higher Education, Higher Income:
This award offers multiple levels. Completion of all levels can lead to higher pay.
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
SOC Career Code: 43-6011.00Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, and handling information requests, as well as performing routine administrative functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.
Typical Hourly Salary$29.64The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$77,535.20Annual Job Openings6,706Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
SOC Career Code: 43-6014.00Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.
Typical Hourly Salary$19.04The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$48,119.21Annual Job Openings23,265Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
